Marketing Research Chef

Northbrook, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own a practical culinary R&D portfolio, turning concept to kitchen with cross-functional influence on menu concepts and customer-facing content.

  • Develop and test recipes and prototypes tied to customer needs and market gaps.
  • Research trends across foodservice and retail to feed innovation and commercialization.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Culinary teams to frame concepts for customers and demos.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test food and bread concepts that address customer needs and market opportunities.
  • Research foodservice, bakery, restaurant, and consumer trends to identify innovation opportunities.
  • Create recipes, prototypes, trend reports, menu concepts, and customer-facing culinary content.
  • Support customer presentations, ideation sessions, product demonstrations, and culinary events.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Creative, and Culinary teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Maintain accurate recipe documentation and commercialization support materials.
  • Assist with food styling, photography, and presentation preparation.
  • Maintain kitchen organization, food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
  • Travel as needed to support customer meetings, industry events, and research activities.

Requirements

  • Culinary degree, certification, or related education in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Culinary Nutrition, or Business.
  • 2–6 years of experience in Culinary R&D, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, or Restaurant Innovation.
  • Strong culinary, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of food trends, menu development, and foodservice operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

  • Experience with food styling, photography, or video production.
  • Knowledge of SharePoint or similar content management systems.
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Highland Baking Company

Highland Baking Company is a Foodservice Customized Baking Company that focuses on Chain and National Accounts in both the Foodservice and Retail Sectors. Privately owned and operated by the Rosen Family. Highland Baking is located in Northbrook, Illinois and ships frozen bakery products nationally.

Founded in 1984
Northbrook, Illinois, USA
215 employees (18 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
959

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~215
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Marketing Research Chef

Highland Baking Company · Northbrook, IL · On-site